gold star for USAHOF
Our All Time Top 50 Miami Dolphins have been updated to reflect the 2025 Season Not in Hall of Fame News

Yes, we know that this is taking a while! As many of…

10th Nov, 2026 Read More
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 2003 Final VOTE Not in Hall of Fame News

2003 Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project Class. Here we are! …

7th Nov, 2026 Read More
Notinhalloffame NBA Cup Standings 2026-27 Week 1 Standings Not in Hall of Fame News

We are bringing it back! In previous years, we ran the Notinhalloffame…

6th Nov, 2026 Read More
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its five Coach Semi-Finalists Not in Hall of Fame News

Yesterday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the five contributor finalists…

5th Nov, 2026 Read More
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announces its five Contributor Semi-Finalists Not in Hall of Fame News

The Pro Football Hall of Fame…made a choice. Months ago, the Canton-based…

4th Nov, 2026 Read More
The Baseball Hall of Fame names its eight-man Contemporary Ballot Not in Hall of Fame News

The baseball season might be over, but that means the Baseball Hall…

2nd Nov, 2026 Read More
We tested five NBA prediction sites for a month. Only two publish their losses. From the Desk of the Chairman

For anyone comparing NBA prediction sites, the most revealing page may not…

9th Nov, 2026 Read More
NHL Odds in 2026–27 and the Teams Making an Early Impression From the Desk of the Chairman

October offers NHL fans an irresistible mixture of excitement and uncertainty. Fast…

3rd Nov, 2026 Read More
How to Become a Star: Talent, Grit and a Smart Online Strategy From the Desk of the Chairman

Almost everyone has imagined it at least once: a packed stadium chanting…

31st Oct, 2026 Read More
Top SEO Agencies in Australia for Franchise Groups From the Desk of the Chairman

Top SEO Agencies in Australia for Franchise Groups Franchise groups need entity…

27th Oct, 2026 Read More
Spinstralia Casino Australia: Bonus Terms, Pokies and Account Checks From the Desk of the Chairman

Spinstralia Casino puts the welcome deal near the front: 150% up to…

27th Oct, 2026 Read More

100 Active Potential Football Hall of Famers

Visit the Fictitious Halls of Fame!

FAHOF JPGFicRockLogo

You May Also Like...

EDITOR’S CHOICE

If I Had a Vote in the 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Election DDT's Pop Flies

This year yielded a bumper crop of five players inducted into the…

Baseball Hall of Fame 2026: Contemporary Baseball Era Committee, Players DDT's Pop Flies

When the veterans committee (VC), officially convening as the Contemporary Baseball Era…

Project/Object Live Music Head

Project/Objectan interview with André Cholmondeleyby Live Music HeadOriginally published at timessquare.com on…

A Conversation with Greg Wyard Live Music Head

A Conversation with Greg Wyardby Live Music Head“A good song is like…

LATEST RANKINGS

550. Gojira Rock and Roll

From France, Gojira became one of the most successful and influential death…

519. M83 Rock and Roll

M83 is a French electronic project led by Anthony Gonzalez, celebrated for…

12. John Wall Basketball

In his prime, there was nobody on the court faster than John…

2. Blake Griffin Basketball

An All-American at the University of Oklahoma, Griffin was named the 2009…

227. The Meters

This page generously sponsored by: Nobody yet! Sponsor it on Patreon to be the first name on this list!
227.  The Meters

Just because you are not known in the annals of Billboard Magazine does not mean that you are not well known to the world of musicians.  Should an informal poll of successful musicians as to which band has the most respect the Meters would be a serious contender to top that list.

Considered by many as the definition of New Orleans Funk the Meters not only recorded their own albums but were often used as session artists for more known artists.  Their fans included Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger and their sound differed from other Funk bands of the era with a gritty, earthy sound that gave them a more natural feel.  They were barely commercially successful outside of their native Louisiana but national obscurity has not prevented other artists from reaching the hallowed halls of Cleveland.

 

www.themetersonline.com

Should The Meters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 46.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 23.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 13.3%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1995
  • Country of Origin: U.S.A. (New Orleans, LA)
  • Why they will get in: They define a sound (New Orleans Funk) and any group that defines a sound has to be taken seriously as a contender.
  • Why they won't get in: They are barely known outside the music world and have no hits to their credit.
  • Nominated in: 1997, 2013, 2014, 2018
  • Essential Albums: The Meters (1969)
    Look-Ka Py Py (1970)
    Struttin’ (1970)
    Rejuvenation (1974)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Cissy Strut (From The Meters, 1969)
    Sophisticated Cissy (From The Meters, 1969)
    Dry Spell (From Look-Ka Py Py)
    Chicken Strut (From Struttin’, 1970)
    Africa (From Rejuvenation, 1974)

Should The Meters be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put them in! - 46.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 16.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 23.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 13.3%
Last modified on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:36

Comments powered by CComment